BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone, Thought we'd join up here since we now have a couple of e39s. We love these cars. We think that they are the best looking BMWs ever and that Chris Bangle is the prince of darkness We got into these cars a couple of years ago after buying a white 1997 520i for no other reason than it was cheap and looked nice. Didn't even need it - already had 4 vehicles. Fast forward to today and we have just added a metallic black 2003 530i Msport to the fleet for the wife. We knew what we were after it just took some time for the right car to come up. 130,000km, leather, full documented service history and not least of all - NO sunroof!! We now have 6 vehicles and tempted to add a 540i manual 6 speed to the fleet. Would keep the 520i though as a runabout and garage the others to keep km down - maybe take em out on nice days. Look forward to learning from and maybe meeting some of you Sandy Edited March 24, 2016 by BlackAngel 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 Wow, love the 530i... my cars less elderly, less travelled, more powerful, NZ new, completely roofed - twin... haha! And welcome 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 I know of an E39 M5 for sale .... :-) 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Wow, love the 530i... my cars less elderly, less travelled, more powerful, NZ new, completely roofed - twin... haha! And welcome . . . . and has a Bangle Butt? . . . . Oh yeah forgot to say its an NZ car. Thanks for the welcome Edited March 24, 2016 by BlackAngel 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) I know of an E39 M5 for sale .... :-) Is it the one currently on trademe? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1049175747.htm Been looking at that, seems a very special car - then thought for the same money I could get the one we did for the wife and the Silver 540 manual thats on there. They'll never be M5s but probably be more practical for us and more likely to get driven. Unfortunately I dont think I have the funds to do an M5 justice on an ongoing basis unless I garaged it and took it out only for WOFs and shows. . . . . and I think you are right - we did some research while thinking on your car and I think that is the cheapest we are ever going to see an E39 M5 in roadworthy condition anywhere in the world. Good luck with the sale Edited March 24, 2016 by BlackAngel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 2, 2016 Really happy to see the 530i went to a bimmer sport member. I was trying to sell my wife's car in time to buy that one and noticed it had been removed from Trademe, figured it was gone. Look forward to seeing it soon. I have a 03 530i in silver. Picked it up at 70km and not done 135km. It's tidy but an import which has always bothered me. You should come through for the monthly coffee meet in Penrose. It's actually on tomorrow (11am ish) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Really happy to see the 530i went to a bimmer sport member. I was trying to sell my wife's car in time to buy that one and noticed it had been removed from Trademe, figured it was gone. Look forward to seeing it soon. I have a 03 530i in silver. Picked it up at 70km and not done 135km. It's tidy but an import which has always bothered me. You should come through for the monthly coffee meet in Penrose. It's actually on tomorrow (11am ish) Oh man wish I had seen this yesterday - was up in Aucks this morning too. Yeah as soon as that car came up on trademe I knew it wouldnt last long. Took time off work and went down and bought it. Slowly sorting the few issues it has ; front tires, wheel alignment, re-attach some busted undertray (looks like it was driven off a curb or something) battery drain problem - tracked it down to a faulty FSU and have 2 on the way from overseas. Found a reciept inside for a new battery replaced 3/3/16 and also noticed the boot lights had been removed. I think the previous owner was trying to solve (but couldn't) the battery drain problem. Couple that with low voltages likely to cause all sorts of trouble codes . . . . and they probably thought it was time to get rid of it. All the better for me . Replacement FSUs are way cheaper than new batteries Silver is the color I would have picked - way easier to look after, but Mrs likes the black ones Tell ya what tho . . . having the motorsport is giving me a new appreciation of the 520. It handles but has that inch or so of boat in the suspension that irons out all the little bumps in the road along with the comfort seats. It really is quite a chuckable car. . . . and they do say its more fun driving a slow car fast than driving a fast car slow. Last thing on the list for the black car is get it detailed and some sort of long lasting coating on it to keep it nice - maybe at the ming center here in hams or maybe I'll cough up for OCD. Any other recommendations for good detailing/coating would be most welcome. Edited April 3, 2016 by BlackAngel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 3, 2016 Honestly just get the guys at OCD to sort it. You'll get what you pay for and know it's been done as well as it was ever going to be!! Oh man wish I had seen this yesterday - was up in Aucks this morning too. Yeah as soon as that car came up on trademe I knew it wouldnt last long. Took time off work and went down and bought it. Slowly sorting the few issues it has ; front tires, wheel alignment, re-attach some busted undertray (looks like it was driven off a curb or something) battery drain problem - tracked it down to a faulty FSU and have 2 on the way from overseas. Found a reciept inside for a new battery replaced 3/3/16 and also noticed the boot lights had been removed. I think the previous owner was trying to solve (but couldn't) the battery drain problem. Couple that with low voltages likely to cause all sorts of trouble codes . . . . and they probably thought it was time to get rid of it. All the better for me . Replacement FSUs are way cheaper than new batteries Silver is the color I would have picked - way easier to look after, but Mrs likes the black ones Tell ya what tho . . . having the motorsport is giving me a new appreciation of the 520. It handles but has that inch or so of boat in the suspension that irons out all the little bumps in the road along with the comfort seats. It really is quite a chuckable car. . . . and they do say its more fun driving a slow car fast than driving a fast car slow. Last thing on the list for the black car is get it detailed and some sort of long lasting coating on it to keep it nice - maybe at the ming center here in hams or maybe I'll cough up for OCD. Any other recommendations for good detailing/coating would be most welcome. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1299 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 Welcome from the Welly division Sandy. E39 Motorsports are beaut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) Stable Update The White 520 got writen off and was since replaced with 2 other cars. First a black on black 2000 328i motorsport, NZ new 160000km that we picked up for $3k. Second was a 2003 325Ti in silver, NZ new 90000km full service book that we paid $4250 for. These two will be the daily runners so that we can keep the black on black 530i motorsport (also NZ new with full service book, 140000km) in pristine condition under a cover in the shed. Edited September 10, 2018 by BlackAngel 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Oh noes, you had to buy two more BMWs, how sad ? they sound like great deals! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackAngel 60 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 It takes 2 e46s to replace an e39 aye? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
